Thread: I said I wouldn’t let fear stop me from speaking up so I won’t. ⁣
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If you’re the NT parent of an autistic child and have the audacity to speak about autism, you’ve probably been told by people in the ND movement that you’re wrong and need to “listen to autistic adults”

And they’re right. You should. But that includes autistics adults like me. Those who support ABA therapy, who don’t believe autism is only a gift, and those who don’t think parents of autistic children are martyrs if they express any negativity about their child’s diagnosis. 2/5

Not just THEIR opinions. You should listen to autistic adults, like me, who won’t jump down your throat for saying “person with autism” instead of “autistic person”. And those who appreciate parents who share their struggles, whether they’re autistic or not. ⁣3/5

You should listen to autistic voices but not only. Autism affects the whole family unit, so it’s worth listening to the family too. You should listen to my mom! To hear what it was like raising a child with undiagnosed high-functioning autism. 4/5

There isn’t one single autistic voice. There’s no “we” when it comes to autistics. There’s no “we” because just like with neurotypical people, we’re our own people with different views and different feelings! 5/5